Nearly 20 nations, alongside the League of Arab States and Organization of Islamic Cooperation, issued a forceful rebuke of Israel's recent administrative decisions in the occupied West Bank this week. The coalition—including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan—warned that Israel's land reclassification measures threaten to destabilize regional peace efforts.
Foreign ministers condemned Israel's February 2026 cabinet-approved plan to designate Palestinian territories as "state land," calling it a violation of international law that enables settlement expansion. "These measures represent unacceptable de facto annexation," stated the joint declaration, referencing UN Security Council resolutions.
The coalition emphasized that preserving the two-state solution based on 1967 borders remains critical to Middle Eastern stability. Analysts note this coordinated response reflects growing international concern over accelerated settlement activity observed since early 2026.
With cross-regional diplomatic efforts intensifying, the statement urges immediate reversal of policies that alter the West Bank's legal status. Observers suggest this development could influence upcoming multilateral discussions about reviving Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.
